Lucky Leprechaun Spectacles
I’m Going on a Leprechaun Hunt!
Have Fun Looking for a Leprechaun with these cute DIY Spectacles!
Lucky Leprechaun Spectacles Design
We had so much fun making our “Lucky Leprechaun Spectacles” and we anticipate your children will have fun, too. This over 40 page companion and activity packet is great for St. Patrick’s fun. Why should the fun only last for one day? Kids will want to look for leprechauns every day leading up to the holiday!
Leprechauns are sneaky little guys who love to hide. If you spot one and catch him he must give you his pot of gold! Leprechauns love shiny things and the color green. Make sure to include these in your Lucky Leprechaun Spectacles!
The Night Before St. Patrick’s Day!
Before we started our St. Patrick’s Day exploration, we read the book “The Night Before St. Patrick’s Day!” This is such a fun book for kids and it will engage them and excite them about their leprechaun hunt.
If you would like to preview the book or share with your students here is a link to an online reading on the STEMHAX YouTube Channel.
Let’s Make Some Spectacles!
Materials Needed:
- 2 Cardboard rolls
- Scissors
- Single hole Punch
- Ribbon
- Glue
- Hot glue gun (optional)
- Markers
- Assorted shiny decorations
- Green construction paper or paint
STEMHAX Method:
- Cover the cardboard rolls with glue and green construction paper (or use green paint and let dry). For younger children you might want to pre-cover the rolls prior to starting activity.
- Glue the two cardboard rolls together. For extra durability the research assistant (mom, dad, etc.) can use a hot glue gun.
- Decorate the rolls with lots of shiny things to attract leprechauns, such as faux gems and glittery stickers.
- Using a hole punch, punch a hole on each side.
- Tie a ribbon though each hole to make a carry strap.
- Use these “Lucky Leprechaun Spectacles” to try and spot a leprechaun!
Kids love these and they can be used after St. Patrick’s Day to explore the Springtime as it arrives. These may only be made out of recycled cardboard rolls, but they really do work to help kids focus on the pretty things in nature. They are beautifully decorated and in addition to being functional they are a work of art!
Our volunteer kiddos had a great time with the activities we shared from our companion and activity pack. The packet was inspired from the book “The Night Before St. Patrick’s Day” by Natasha Wing. They had so much fun they are still talking about it; St. Patrick’s Day anticipation is increasing! As a matter of fact, their mom sent me this picture of her daughter eating breakfast and ready to look for the leprechauns (she gave me permission to post this picture). This inspired me to take a classic poem and make an adaptation to correlate with the “Lucky Leprechaun Spectacles.” I call it “I’m Going on a Leprechaun Hunt!”
Kidboomers has since released their own version of this poem in song that has a catchy tune to sing along with!
More fun and explorations can be done with the St. Patrick’s Day companion packet. The packet available on our TpT Store can be used with any St. Patrick’s Day themed lesson plans.
We had such a blast making these Lucky Leprechaun Spectacles! Encourage your kids to keep an eye out for the little man who likes sparkly things, who knows what they might find! Thank you, see you soon!
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